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Head Miller II

Role Overview:

The Head Miller II is responsible for leading operations at high complexity milling facilities that handle multiple wheat classes and produce a broad portfolio of base and specialty flours. In most cases, the Head Miller II leads milling operations independently, without additional managerial support from a Senior Head Miller or Head Miller. You will oversee the full scope of milling operations-including production, maintenance, sanitation, and team development-while upholding Ardent Mills' standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. You will be a key driver of continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a high-performance culture. As a visible leader, you will play a critical role in positioning Ardent Mills as the flour supplier of choice in your region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Identify and resolve operational discrepancies, implementing focused solutions with clear timelines.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the milling team to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Maintenance Oversight: Develop and execute maintenance plans to ensure optimal operation of milling equipment and identify critical spare parts.
• Training & Development: Partner with the Milling Center of Excellence (COE) to create effective training programs for millers and interns, fostering skill development across the workforce.
• Project Leadership: Act as project manager for capital improvements and lead larger-scale projects in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Performance Metrics: Utilize key performance metrics to benchmark and drive operational improvements.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and safety protocols, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of milling and leadership experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 10-12 years in similar roles.
• Advanced expertise in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to implement LEAN practices in complex, high-volume environments.
• Mastery of cleaning, milling, and conveying systems, with advanced pneumatic system knowledge.
• Extensive proficiency in CMMS and CAD software for detailed system designs.
• Strong track record of leading process improvement initiatives and training programs.
• Proven experience in successfully leading mid-scale capital projects, effectively managing associated contractors while operating with minimal on-site engineering support.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Head Miller role at Ardent Mills. Duties and requirements may evolve based on the organization's needs.

Physicalrequirementsandworking conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses,protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditionswhich include:
• Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather)
• Indoor/outdoor environment
• Dusty environment
• Noisy environment
• Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes
• Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders
• Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks

Otherconsiderations:

• Ability to travel 5-10%
• Willing to relocate as promotional opportunities exist throughout career
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check

Team members must be clean-shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location:

Lake City MN

Address:

905 West Marion Street, Lake City MN, 55041

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $112,600.00 - $138,300.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 15% Annual.

Benefits:

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Health and Dependent Savings Accounts Life and Disability Programs Voluntary Benefit Programs Company Sponsored Wellness Programs Retirement Savings with Company Match Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application Deadline:

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basaran en el merito, la competencia, el desempeno y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religion, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad o expresion de genero, discapacidad fisica o mental, embarazo, informacion genetica, condicion de veterano, edad, politica. afiliacion, o cualquier otra caracteristica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripcion del puesto anterior ha sido disenada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripcion, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades estan sujetos a cambios a discrecion de Ardent Mills.

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